Current Consensus

As of March 25, 2025, most major health organizations, including the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association, do not consider statins a significant risk factor for dementia. The benefits of statins in preventing cardiovascular events are well-established, and these benefits likely outweigh any hypothetical risks to cognition for most people. However, individual responses to medications can vary, and anyone experiencing memory issues while on Lipitor should consult their doctor to evaluate whether the drug or another factor might be involved.